MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Corporal Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2016-021
May 20, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Troop C Prepares for Memorial Day Weekend.
Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces upcoming plans for Troop C officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2016 Memorial Day weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Additionally, Troop C officers will be conducting a 20-Mile Trooper project on Interstate 70 and Interstate 44 throughout the Troop C area on May 27, 2016 and May 30, 2016. During this enforcement program, troopers will be assigned to 20-mile intervals in an effort to maximize visibility with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend. This year's Memorial Day weekend counting period is from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016.
Captain Johnson stated, “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off to the summer months. I hope that you, your friends, and your family have the chance to enjoy this period. I encourage all Missourians to please make safety a priority as you take to our highways and waterways.”
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “
Don’t Violate The Trust
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